Tral, Nov 2: Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi on Monday laid the foundation stone for several development projects at the historic Khanqah-e-Faiz Panah in Tral, including a modern Wudhu Complex and a Conference Hall.

She also inaugurated the newly constructed Sabat Complex and unveiled plaques documenting the shrine’s history and development initiatives undertaken for its upgradation.
Accompanied by Waqf Board members Mohammad Hussain Haqqani and Dr Gh. Nabi Haleem, and BJP UT spokesperson Altaf Thakur, Andrabi inspected the ongoing and proposed works aimed at improving facilities for devotees while preserving the shrine’s historical and spiritual significance.
Addressing the gathering, she said the development of religious institutions and preservation of Kashmir’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage remain key priorities of the Waqf Board.
She stressed that modern facilities and improved infrastructure must go hand in hand with heritage conservation to ensure that these sacred places continue to serve society and future generations.
Andrabi reiterated the Board’s commitment to developing Waqf-managed institutions as well-maintained centres of spirituality, faith and community engagement.
The programme was attended by Special Officer of the Board Dr Bashir Ahmad (JKAS), Executive Magistrate and Tehsildar Ishtiyaq Mohiuddin (JKAS), Executive Engineer Er Qazi Mushtaq, officials and members of the local community.